Sidney Health Center Extended Care

Detailed report on the nursing home located in Sidney, Montana (MT).

Sidney Health Center Extended Care is an average sized, non-profit, nursing home with 93 beds based at 104 14th Avenue Northwest in Sidney, MT.
The facility has 91 residents indicating 98% of its beds are occupied, which is above average within this state.
The provider participates in the medicare & medicaid programs and provides resident counseling services.
The home is located in a hospital and is fully sprinklered.
A total of 57 Medicare patients were given 1,819 days of non-swing bed care and services in 2006, and the provider was reimbursed $391,290 by Medicare. 83 Medicare patients were given outpatient care and services by this provider in 2006. The provider was reimbursed $11,286 by Medicare for these services.

On a state level,
the number of registered nurse hours per resident per day is average.
Certified nursing assistant hours per resident per day is much higher than average.
The number of licensed practical or vocational nurse hours per resident per day is average.
Licensed staff hours per resident per day is average.

When compared to other nursing homes in the state, it is more likely for
long-stay residents to have moderate to severe pain, high-risk long-stay residents to have pressure sores, long-stay residents to be more depressed or anxious, long-stay residents to have catheter inserted and left, long-stay residents to have a urinary tract infection, long-stay residents to lose too much weight, and short-stay residents to be given a pneumococcal vaccination at Sidney Health Center Extended Care.

When compared to other nursing homes in the state, it is less likely for
long-stay residents to need help with daily activities to increase, low-risk long-stay residents to have pressure sores, long-stay residents to be physically restrained, long-stay residents to spend most of their time in bed, short-stay residents to have delirium, and short-stay residents to have moderate to severe pain.

Short-Stay Residents Who Had Moderate to Severe Pain

Treatment Figures

Non-Swing Bed Patients

The number of non-swing bed patients treated by this provider that were covered by Medicare Part A in 2006. A non-swing bed is defined as a bed that is used by a patient over a period of time at a skilled nursing facility, often as a residence.

This Provider

57

Montana Average

84

United States Average

133

Non-Swing Bed Patient Discharges

The number of non-swing bed patient discharges made by this provider that were covered by Medicare Part A in 2006. A discharge is defined as a formal release from a hospital or skilled nursing facility. A non-swing bed is defined as a bed that is used by a patient over a period of time at a skilled nursing facility, often as a residence.

This Provider

61

Montana Average

85

United States Average

124

Non-Swing Bed Utilization Days

The number of days of non-swing bed care that are chargeable to Medicare Part A facility utilization by this provider in 2006. This measure includes full days, coinsurance days, and lifetime reserve days. A non-swing bed is defined as a bed that is used by a patient over a period of time at a skilled nursing facility, often as a residence.

This Provider

1,819

Montana Average

2,316

United States Average

4,470

Outpatients

The number of outpatients treated by this provider that were covered by Medicare Part B in 2006. An outpatient is defined as a patient treated in under 24 hours at a qualifying medical facility.

Note:

These figures may include data from other departments at this facility.

This Provider

83

Montana Average

466

United States Average

301

Financials

Medicare Non-Swing Bed Payments

The total non-swing bed associated Medicare Part A payments made to this provider in 2006. A non-swing bed is defined as a bed that is used by a patient over a period of time at a skilled nursing facility, often as a residence.

This Provider

$391,290

Montana Average

$571,863

United States Average

$1,318,701

Medicare Payments Per Non-Swing Bed Utilization Day

The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered non-swing bed utilization day in 2006. This measure includes full days, coinsurance days, and lifetime reserve days. A non-swing bed is defined as a bed that is used by a patient over a period of time at a skilled nursing facility, often as a residence.

This Provider

$215

Montana Average

$247

United States Average

$295

Medicare Outpatient Payments

The total outpatient associated Medicare Part B payments made to this provider in 2006. An outpatient is defined as a patient treated in under 24 hours at a qualifying medical facility.

Note:

These figures may include data from other departments at this facility.

This Provider

$11,286

Montana Average

$336,171

United States Average

$266,523

Medicare Payments Per Non-Swing Bed Patient

The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered non-swing bed patient in 2006. A non-swing bed is defined as a bed that is used by a patient over a period of time at a skilled nursing facility, often as a residence.

This Provider

$6,865

Montana Average

$6,846

United States Average

$9,943

Medicare Payments Per Non-Swing Bed Patient Discharge

The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered non-swing bed patient discharge in 2006. A discharge is defined as a formal release from a hospital or skilled nursing facility. A non-swing bed is defined as a bed that is used by a patient over a period of time at a skilled nursing facility, often as a residence.

This Provider

$6,415

Montana Average

$6,733

United States Average

$10,652

Medicare Payments Per Outpatient

The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part B covered outpatient in 2006. An outpatient is defined as a patient treated in under 24 hours at a qualifying medical facility.

Note:

These figures may include data from other departments at this facility.

08/03/2004 - Smoking Regulations

posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or did not provide ashtrays where smoking was allowed.

Found Via:

Survey

Scope:

Pattern

Level of Harm:

Potential for minimal harm

Date Found:

08/03/2004

Date Fixed:

09/29/2004

08/03/2004 - Building Contruction

Type:

Fire Safety

Category:

Building Contruction

Issue:

approved construction type or materials.

Found Via:

Survey

Scope:

Pattern

Level of Harm:

Potential for minimal harm

Date Found:

08/03/2004

Date Fixed:

08/04/2004

08/03/2004 - Corridor Walls and Doors

Type:

Fire Safety

Category:

Corridor Walls and Doors

Issue:

corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Found Via:

Survey

Scope:

Pattern

Level of Harm:

Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

Date Found:

08/03/2004

Date Fixed:

08/04/2004

08/03/2004 - Smoke Compartmentation and Control

Type:

Fire Safety

Category:

Smoke Compartmentation and Control

Issue:

walls or barriers that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour.

Found Via:

Survey

Scope:

Pattern

Level of Harm:

Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

Date Found:

08/03/2004

Date Fixed:

10/25/2004

08/03/2004 - Hazardous Area

Type:

Fire Safety

Category:

Hazardous Area

Issue:

construction that can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system.

Found Via:

Survey

Scope:

Isolated

Level of Harm:

Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

Date Found:

08/03/2004

Date Fixed:

08/06/2004

08/03/2004 - Emergency Plans and Fire Drills

Type:

Fire Safety

Category:

Emergency Plans and Fire Drills

Issue:

record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions.

Found Via:

Survey

Scope:

Pattern

Level of Harm:

Potential for minimal harm

Date Found:

08/03/2004

Date Fixed:

08/27/2004

08/03/2004 - Furnishings and Decorations

Type:

Fire Safety

Category:

Furnishings and Decorations

Issue:

restrictions on the use of flammable curtains.

Found Via:

Survey

Scope:

Pattern

Level of Harm:

Potential for minimal harm

Date Found:

08/03/2004

Date Fixed:

08/27/2004

08/03/2004 - Electrical

Type:

Fire Safety

Category:

Electrical

Issue:

properly installed electrical wiring and equipment.

Found Via:

Survey

Scope:

Pattern

Level of Harm:

Potential for minimal harm

Date Found:

08/03/2004

Date Fixed:

09/29/2004

07/29/2004 - Environmental

Type:

Health

Category:

Environmental

Issue:

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable.

Found Via:

Survey

Scope:

Isolated

Level of Harm:

Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

Date Found:

07/29/2004

Date Fixed:

09/16/2004

07/29/2004 - Environmental

Type:

Health

Category:

Environmental

Issue:

Make sure that staff members wash their hands when needed.

Found Via:

Survey

Scope:

Isolated

Level of Harm:

Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

Date Found:

07/29/2004

Date Fixed:

09/16/2004

07/29/2004 - Resident Assessment

Type:

Health

Category:

Resident Assessment

Issue:

Make sure that doctors visit residents regularly, as required.

Found Via:

Survey

Scope:

Pattern

Level of Harm:

Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

Date Found:

07/29/2004

Date Fixed:

09/16/2004

07/29/2004 - Nutrition and Dietary

Type:

Health

Category:

Nutrition and Dietary

Issue:

Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way.

Found Via:

Survey

Scope:

Widespread

Level of Harm:

Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

Date Found:

07/29/2004

Date Fixed:

09/16/2004

07/29/2004 - Pharmacy Service

Type:

Health

Category:

Pharmacy Service

Issue:

1) Make sure that residents who take drugs are not given too many doses or for too long; 2) make sure that the use of drugs is carefully watched; or 3) stop or change drugs that cause unwanted effects.